GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
providentfrugal
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
zealota zealous person
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
naivetea naive remark or action
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party